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T531 WFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 WFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All around the car (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All around the car (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components corroded slightly

rear exhaust supporting mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,563 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,121 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 47,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

nearside rear tyre has irregular wear but not excessive

offside tyre wall showing signs of wear but not excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,233 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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T531 WFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T531 WFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T531 WFB registered?

T531 WFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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